02-23-76 Council Meeting Minutes

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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 1976 #133 Lincoln Terr. 1228 Elliot Str. 170.00 #233 Mayrs Mich Ave. 1129 N. Huey Str. 2,.550.00 # 20 Horners SubLot B 2818 Horne St. 5,410.00 CONTRACT TOTAL $ 38,841.00 2. That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and its approval by the Mayor of the City of South Bend, Indiana sl Roger 0. Parent Member of the Common Council A public hearing was held at this time on the resolution. Mr. Keith Crighton, director of the Bureau of Housing gave the following reason for the resolution. He said the seventeen properties to be rehabilitated under the Housing Allowance Referrals Project were for older citizens who could not afford to have the homes repaired. He said this was the first contract of this type that the Council has had an opportunity to review. Mrs. Jane Swan, 2022 Swygart, said that she asked Community Development's help to try'' and determine if one of the homes met the criteria. She said she had found there was a young family with several children living in the house. She said she would like to know if this purpose is qualified for that type of help, that is, to rehab a house to bring it up to standard. She said that the confidentiality of these people is so pro- tected you cannot find out whether or not they qualify. She thanked Mr. Crighton for his help and assistance. Councilman Adams asked if when they entered into an agree- ment for rehab work was permission given to go to the different agencies to determine if they were eligible. Mr. Crighton said that permission was given, but because of the time factor involved they did not receive written verification. Councilman Adams asked if they could have the participants show their Social Security checks, and is this done. Mr. Crighton indicated it was being done. Councilman Adams asked if it was possible for the Council to find out what is actually in the contract. Mr. Crighton indicated it was possible. He said he did not have the specs, but he could get her a copy of the contract. Councilman Adams indicated she would like to have a copy. Councilman Serge made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Councilman Miller. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent). RESOLUTION No. 507 -76 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REQUESTING APPROPRIATIONS FOR ONE ADDITIONAL MODULAR AMBULANCE. WHEREAS, additional funds are needed by the Bureau of Fire Protection to insure the Department's ability to properly perform its functions during the present calendar year; and WHEREAS, the proposed ordinance sets forth funds for the purchase of one (1) new modular ambulance and repairs on two (2) damaged vehicles;. and WHEREAS, the two (2) damaged vehicles are in need of substantial repair and replacement of parts causing considerable down time; and WHEREAS, the needs of the community would be better served by purchasing two (2) new modular ambulances and repairing one (1) of the damaged vehicles to be an adequate, reserve ambulance; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of South Bend that: SECTION I. The Mayor and the Fire Chief of the City of South Bend be requested to authorize additional appropriations for the purchase of one (1) additional modular ambulance. SECTION II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its' adoption by the Common Council and approved by the Mayor. s/ Richard C. Dombrowski Member of Common Council A public hearing was held at this time on the resolution. Mr. Richard Dombrowski, City Councilman, gave the following reasons for the resolution. Councilman Dombrowski read the resolution. He said we need the second new ambulance because our present two ambulances have given us a lot of down -time. He said he felt that repairs to one of our present ambulances would not last us a year. Mr. Gene Evans, Executive Secre- tary of the Civic Planning Association, said he had a question in regard to the second "whereas ". He said he assumed this meant the ordinance that was passed earlier. Councilman Dombrowski said the $2,500 would not keep the ambulance running efficiently. He said that eventually we are going to have to have ambulances in separate sections of the city because of the growth of the city due to annexation. Mr. Evans said it con- cerned him that one of the present ambulances would be sitting in reserve with fairly sophisticated medical equipment that could become obsolete. Councilman Dombrowski indicated the equipment would be transferred to the modular. Mr. Evans said that if you transfer the equipment, the reserve ambulance would be without equipment. Councilman Dombrowski said it could be transferred back in case of an accident. Councilman Miller called for a point of order. He said as he understood Section 1 of this resolution, it calls for "The Mayor and the Fire Chief of the City of South Bend be requested to authorize additional appropriations for the purchase of one (1) additional modular ambulance." He said that in effect this had been accomplished, and he did not feel they should get into the merits. He said the only question is should we ask for the ordinance or not ask for the ordinance. Council President Parent said the point of order was valid, and the resolution had served its purpose. Councilman Horvath made a motion to adopt the resolution, seconded by Councilman Serge. The resolution was adopted by a roll call vote of nine ayes (Councilmen Serge, Szymkowiak, Miller, Taylor, Kopczynski, Adams, Dombrowski, Horvath and Parent).